- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Walking Trails.
- From West Cliff Drive to Wilder Ranch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Cruz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Capitola, Aptos and Saratoga.
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At Twin Creeks, visitors can join a baseball league or watch a game at one of the 10 softball and baseball fields. The clubhouse has an arcade, bar, and lounge for watching sports games on television.
30.3 Miles
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49 votes
999 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088
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Featuring 105 acres of wetlands, City of Sunnyvale's Baylands Park has over 70 developed acres with grass meadows, an amphitheater and picnic sites with water, grills and tables. It offers a discovery playground with fossil dig area and walking trails.
30.4 Miles
Mission Basilica is a historical mission with beautiful old buildings. Entrance into the masses is free and everyone is welcome.
30.4 Miles
Brooktree Park is a great place for family outings. Enjoy their BBQ pits and expansive playground.
30.4 Miles
A 4.1-acre park with trees and open space, Juana Briones Park also includes two children’s playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic tables, benches and a footpath. The playgrounds feature a climbing rock and a sand and water feature.
30.5 Miles
1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043
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The Computer History Museum explains the history of computing with dozens of intricate exhibits. Some of their most popular displays include the hall of fellows, the first 25 years of the microprocessor and the history of the internet.
30.5 Miles
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165 votes
1400 N Shoreline Blvd, Ste C3, Mountain View, CA 94043
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A family entertainment center, Laser Quest-Mountain View provides a two-level laser tag arena with lighting effects, music and fog. The center offers day camp packages, a private event room, pizza, drinks and vending machines.
30.6 Miles
Hiking, backpacking and mountain biking are popular recreational activities at Henry W. Coe State Park. Furthermore, the area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including the elusive Mountain Lion.
30.6 Miles
A 16-screen movie theater, Century Cinema 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides large reclining chairs with footrests, stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
30.7 Miles
Lasting Impressions Fine Art is a gallery in Carmel, CA. It features a range of works from local artists.